Piave Pitisci Lake, M.D., L.L.C.

Biography

Dr. Lake received her Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Literature from Bryn Mawr College in 1992. She was graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1997. She completed her residency in General Adult Psychiatry at the McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago in 2001 and served as Co-chief Resident during her fourth year of training.

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She became a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 2002. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and the Mental Health Professional Group of ASRM. Dr. Lake has been in private practice as a general adult psychiatrist in Charleston, SC since 2002. She works individually with adults18 years to geriatric ages. She utilizes psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to treat a variety of problems, most commonly depression and anxiety. She has a special interest in treating those with infertility issues, women with perinatal and postpartum mood problems, and mood problems related to hormones. She also performs 3rd party evaluations, screenings and psychoeducational meetings for gamete donors, gestational carriers, and donor gamete recipients/intended parents. Please contact Dr. Lake at drpiave@mac.com.

Rachana V. Garde, M.D.

Biography

Dr. Garde earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Her Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology were completed at Barnes Hospital, Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Garde was then awarded a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Duke University Medical Center. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards and is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Rachana V. Garde, M.D.

Biography

Dr. Garde earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Her Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology were completed at Barnes Hospital, Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Garde was then awarded a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Duke University Medical Center. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards and is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Rachel Hoffman, M.Arch

Biography

Rachel Hoffman is the founder of KinFormation Families, LLC, a consulting service that helps families who face challenges having children create successful paths to parenthood. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Lucky Ones: The Complete Inclusive Guide to Having Your Family Now, a comprehensive manual on achieving parenthood, featuring in-depth “Handbooks” on fertility treatment, adoption, surrogacy and donation, and ten intimate profiles of families.

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Rachel began her career as an architect and businesswoman. She was also one of thousands of infertility sufferers riding the roller coaster of hope and disappointment. After giving birth to her own “miracle baby” through IVF, she turned to writing, focusing on the experiences of alternative families. Many described feeling overwhelmed and isolated as they faced the emotional, physical, financial and legal challenges of achieving parenthood.

Rachel’s research included interviews with dozens of fertility doctors, oncologists, urologists, adoption professionals, attorneys, surrogacy and donation agencies, psychotherapists and holistic practitioners. This knowledge was quickly put to use, as friends and relatives of the families she had profiled for The Lucky Ones began seeking her advice about forming their own families.

Rachel’s company, KinFormation Families, was created to provide prospective parents with knowledge, assurance and concrete solutions. First, Rachel takes time to get to know each client, exploring their goals and dreams, their priorities, boundaries and budget. Then she thoroughly describes the pros and cons of each potential path to parenthood. Finally, she helps each client create a unique, comprehensive family plan, complete with referrals to top professionals. Offering in depth knowledge, compassionate support, and personalized solutions, Rachel helps families feel empowered and secure on the most important journey of their lives.

Rebecca A. Chilvers, M.D.

Biography

Rebecca A. Chilvers, M.D. is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and has completed a sub-specialty fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She received her undergraduate degree at Baylor University in Waco, TX and medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA. She completed her residency and sub-specialty training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where she also earned a Master of Medical Science degree. In addition to being experienced with in vitro fertilization and fertility treatments, she is one of the few women reproductive endocrinologists in North Texas who has received specialized training on the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, a minimally invasive option she uses for complex surgical procedures, including myomectomies and tubal reversals.

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During medical school she received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and in residency she obtained a research grant and received numerous teaching awards. She has also been recognized as one of “America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists” in 2012 and 2013. She has published in peer reviewed journals including Fertility and Sterility, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (JARG), and Reproductive Biomedicine as well as in the journal Seminars in Reproductive Medicine. She reviews papers for the journals JARG and DNA and Cell biology. Dr. Chilvers is well versed in all aspects of infertility and enjoys helping patients with in vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and fertility preservation via egg freezing. She is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Texas Medical Association, and the Tarrant County Medical Society. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

A native of Shreveport, LA, Dr. Chilvers has an appreciation for different cultures and good food. She and her husband Dean currently live in Frisco with their daughter Natalie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends who live in various parts of Louisiana and Texas and vacationing at the beach when time permits. Dr. Chilvers was recently recognized as a Mom-Approved Doctor by Dallas Child Magazine for 2015 and a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly.